Comparison

Trainer vs Hypertrophy Pro

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Trainer

Features
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Unlock your true potential and transform your fitness journey with Trainer, the smartest way to plan, track, and perfect every workout. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or just starting, Trainer provides the tools you need to build muscle, increase strength, and achieve your goals faster than ever before. All Your Workouts, Perfectly Organized Say goodbye to messy notes and scattered spreadsheets. Trainer is your central command center for your fitness life. - Your Training Logbook: Get a clean, at-a-glance overview of your entire workout history. Instantly see key stats like sets, reps, and workout duration, and jump back into any routine with a single tap. Master Your Time Under Tension (TUT) with a Revolutionary Guided Trainer Forget just counting reps; true growth comes from controlling the Trainer. Trainer’s revolutionary guided system ensures every second of your workout is effective. - Guided Trainer and Pacing: Our app guides you through every critical phase of the lift—the eccentric (down), concentric (up), and isometric holds. With clear visual displays and hands-free audio prompts, you can stop staring at your phone and focus purely on your form and effort. - Maximize Time Under Tension: This scientifically proven driver for strength and hypertrophy is built into your workouts. From the "Prepare" countdown to the automatic rest timer, every moment is designed to keep you in the zone. Siri Integration — Hands-Free Workout Control Trainer now works seamlessly with Siri, letting you train without touching your phone. Simply say things like: - “Hey Siri, start my workout in Trainer.” - “Hey Siri, pause my session in Trainer.” - “Hey Siri, skip my rest in Trainer.” Stay in the zone and let your voice guide your workout. Whether you’re lifting, timing, or resting, Siri keeps your flow uninterrupted — so you can focus purely on performance. Craft Your Ultimate Workout Plan Go beyond simple lists and build routines that are as unique as you are. - The Workout Builder: Our intuitive builder lets you construct detailed, custom training sessions from start to finish. Arrange exercises in the perfect sequence, specify the exact number of sets, and track your completion in real-time. Discover and Master Hundreds of Exercises Never get stuck in a rut again. Our extensive library ensures your workouts stay fresh, challenging, and effective. - The Movement Library: Explore hundreds of exercises with crystal-clear animations to guide your form. Easily filter by muscle group or equipment—from bodyweight to barbell—and use the powerful search to find exactly what you need for your next great workout. Dial In Every Single Rep for Peak Performance This is for the athlete who sweats the details. We give you precision control over every variable. - Precision Set Editor: Customize every rep, weight, Trainer, and rest period. Log the exact weight lifted, define specific repetition durations, and program precise rest timers to stay optimized and on track. Download Trainer today and start training with the precision and intelligence you deserve! Terms-and-conditions: [https://www.notion.so/Terms-and-conditions-24d9b837817480a3926fdb2e2c93a102?source=copy_link](https://www.notion.so/Terms-and-conditions-24d9b837817480a3926fdb2e2c93a102?pvs=21) EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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Hypertrophy Pro

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Hypertrophy Pro is a precision-focused strength training tracker that gives lifters a clear, day-to-day picture of workouts and calories so nutrition and progress stay tightly aligned. Key Features Strength tracking: Log sets, reps, and weights for every session with an easy, repeatable flow. Easily see the last session's weight and reps, so that you know what to aim for in today's workout. Workout templates: Build reusable templates that include exercises, and set schemes, so you can hit the gym with a plan. Custom exercises: Add and name your own compound and isolation movements. Body measurements and TDEE: Track weight, waist, body fat and other measurements while estimating your TDEE to inform daily calories. Cardio input: Manually log cardio sessions and calories burned to include in your daily energy balance. Daily caloric burn view: Combine strength work, cardio, and TDEE to get a single clear view of estimated daily caloric expenditure to guide eating decisions. Why Hypertrophy Pro Actionable daily guidance: See how today’s training and activity change your caloric needs so you can adjust meals or recovery. Built for progression: Templates and custom exercises reduce friction, letting you focus on incremental overload and consistent tracking. Flexible and lightweight: No complex setup or intrusive sensors required; manual inputs keep you in control while giving accurate daily insights. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://app.hypertrophypro.com/privacy

Screenshots

Trainer4 screens
Hypertrophy Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Trainer at weekly against Hypertrophy Pro's fortnightly. Hypertrophy Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (18.5 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Trainer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Hypertrophy Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Trainer ships an update weekly, Hypertrophy Pro fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Trainer versus Hypertrophy Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrainerHypertrophy Pro
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.018.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLiquidcoder LimitedLane Fries

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Trainer

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Yearly2 Months trial$24.991 Year
2 purchases

Hypertrophy Pro

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription$19.991 Month

Questions

Is Trainer free?
Trainer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hypertrophy Pro free?
Hypertrophy Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Trainer or Hypertrophy Pro have ads?
Neither Trainer nor Hypertrophy Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Trainer or Hypertrophy Pro?
Trainer ships an update weekly, and Hypertrophy Pro fortnightly. Most recently, Trainer was updated on October 8, 2026 and Hypertrophy Pro on October 17, 2026.

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